Head-on Crash Kills One, Injures Two

MECKLENBURG – Virginia State Police Trooper R.C. Duffer is investigating a two-vehicle crash in Mecklenburg County. The crash occurred Nov. 18, 2018 at 10:50 a.m. on Route 47 approximately 150 feet south of Route 741.

A 2001 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck was traveling north on Route 47 when it crossed the center line as it entered a curve. A 2013 Honda CRV traveling south on Route 47 swerved in an attempt to avoid the oncoming Toyota but the two vehicles collided head-on.

The driver of the Toyota, a 17-year-old Chase City male, suffered minor injuries in the crash. He was wearing a seat belt and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The driver of the Honda, an 89-year-old Richmond woman, was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of serious injuries. She was wearing a seat belt.

The Honda’s passenger, Sandra E. Miller, 55, of Richmond, died at the scene. She was wearing a seat belt.

The crash remains under investigation. Charges are pending at this time.